This Cookie Policy describes the types of cookies and similar technologies used by this website, their purposes and how users can manage their preferences, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and the Italian Data Protection Authority’s guidelines of 11 January 2022.
1. Definitions and types of cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites send to a user’s device, where they are stored and then sent back to those websites on subsequent visits. Trackers include all technologies that enable users’ browsing activity to be tracked (such as scripts, pixels and tags).
2. Categories of cookies used
a) Strictly necessary technical cookies — required for the website to function and to provide the requested services. Legal basis: Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
b) Analytics cookies — used to collect aggregate information about the number of users and how they visit the website, in order to improve its performance. When anonymised, they are treated as technical cookies; otherwise, consent is required.
c) Profiling cookies — used to track browsing activity and create user profiles in order to send personalised advertising. Consent is required.
3. List of cookies and technologies used
The following table lists the cookies actually used by this website:
Cookie/technology name
Provider
Purpose
Duration
_ga
Google Analytics
Aggregate visitor statistics
2 years
_gid
Google Analytics
User session analytics
24 hours
Google Fonts
Google Ireland Ltd.
Displaying fonts hosted by Google
Session
Font Awesome
Fonticons, Inc.
Displaying icons
Session
4. Legal basis for processing
Processing of personal data collected through technical cookies is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Processing through non-anonymised analytics cookies and profiling cookies is based on the user’s consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
5. Managing preferences and withdrawing consent
Users can give or withdraw consent to non-technical cookies through the banner displayed on their first visit and at any time through the permanently visible ‘Review cookie preferences’ button/link. Cookies can also be managed through browser settings.
6. Retention of consent
Users’ cookie preferences will be retained for a maximum of six months, after which consent will be requested again. Consent will also be requested again if this Cookie Policy changes substantially.
7. Links to third-party policies
– Google Fonts: https://policies.google.com/privacy
– Font Awesome: https://fontawesome.com/privacy
– Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy
8. Data Controller
Osservatorio S.r.l.
Piazza Vicenza 8, 38122 – Trento (TN), Italy
VAT no.: 02754960223
Email: info@the-experts-talk.com